Microplastics Found in 90% of Prostate Cancer Tumors, NYU Study Reveals
A new study found plastic particles in nearly all prostate tumors examined, with cancerous tissue containing 2.5 times more plastic than healthy tissue.
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Mediterranean Diet Cuts Stroke Risk in Women by Up to 25%
A 21-year study of 105,000 women found that closely following the Mediterranean diet lowered overall stroke risk by 18%, with hemorrhagic stroke risk dropping 25%.
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Everyday Chemicals Are Destroying Your Gut Bacteria
A Cambridge study found 168 common chemicals in pesticides and plastics damage beneficial gut microbes, and some even trigger antibiotic resistance.
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Five Days Instead of Six Weeks: Rapid TMS Shows Promise for Depression
A UCLA study finds that five days of intensive TMS may relieve depression symptoms as effectively as the standard six-week protocol, opening doors for patients who can't commit to weeks of treatment.
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Hidden Gut Bacteria CAG-170 Linked to Better Health
A global study of 11,000+ people across 39 countries found that a little-known group of gut bacteria called CAG-170 appears consistently in healthy individuals.
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Your Genes Shape 55% of Your Lifespan, New Study Finds
A landmark Science study upends decades of research, finding genetics account for over half of lifespan variation once accidental deaths are separated from biological aging.
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Low-Carb or Low-Fat? 200,000-Person Study Says You're Asking the Wrong Question
A 30-year JACC study of 198,473 adults found both low-carb and low-fat diets reduce heart disease risk, but only when built on whole foods. Unhealthy versions of either diet increase risk.
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Kefir Plus Fiber Beats Omega-3 for Fighting Inflammation
A University of Nottingham study finds that pairing fermented kefir with prebiotic fiber reduces inflammation more effectively than omega-3 supplements or fiber alone.
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Hearing Aids Cut Dementia Risk by 33%, Seven-Year Study Finds
A landmark seven-year study of nearly 2,800 Australian adults reveals hearing aids significantly reduced dementia risk, even when cognitive tests showed no measurable improvement.
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The Nordic Diet: Scandinavian Eating Linked to 23% Lower Mortality
A 28-year study of 76,000 Swedes finds that following Nordic dietary guidelines cuts mortality by 23%. The diet also benefits the planet.
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Fish Oil and Cancer: Why Your Genetics Determine the Outcome
New research reveals the ALOX15 enzyme decides whether omega-3 supplements fight colorectal cancer or potentially fuel it. Here's what it means.
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Walking After Meals: The Simple Habit That Transforms Blood Sugar
A 10-minute walk after eating reduces glucose spikes by up to 17%. Here's exactly when, how long, and how fast to walk for optimal blood sugar control.
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